At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment while handling various maintenance tasks.
- Company: Join a supportive local government team dedicated to community service.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, 30 days leave, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing practical skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in caretaking or maintenance and strong problem-solving abilities.
The predicted salary is between 24080 - 24588 £ per year.
- Overview
- Estates Officer (Caretaker)
- Stamford
Salary: £24,080 - £24,588 per annum. Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time | 37 hours per week | All Year Round.
Role summary: A reliable and proactive Estates Officer (Caretaker) to join the client’s Estates team.
This is a varied, hands-on role focusing on maintaining a safe, secure, clean, and welcoming environment.
Experience in maintenance, caretaking, facilities, or building services is desirable, with a willingness to handle a range of daily tasks."
Key Responsibilities
- Opening and securing buildings on a rota basis.
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the site.
- Completing minor repairs to buildings, fixtures, fittings, and equipment.
- Monitoring and operating security, fire alarm, and heating systems.
- Responding promptly to maintenance issues and emergency situations.
- Undertaking porterage duties, including moving furniture and equipment.
- Supporting cleaning, waste management, and recycling activities.
- Maintaining safe external areas, including gritting and snow clearance during adverse weather.
- Driving company vehicles, including vans and minibuses where required.
- Working closely with colleagues to deliver excellent customer service across the site.
About You
We're looking for someone with
- Previous experience in a caretaking, estates, maintenance, or facilities role.
- Practical skills in at least one trade, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting and decorating, joinery, or general building maintenance.
- Good knowledge of health and safety practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- Level 2 qualification in a relevant trade.
- Full UK driving licence.
- First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain).
- Previous experience as a key holder.
- Knowledge of heating, fire alarm, and security systems.
- Working hours
This role operates on a rotating shift pattern.
Term Time
• Early
6:45am – 2:45pm , Monday to Friday
• Late
• Monday, Wednesday & Friday
• Tuesday & Thursday
Non-Term Time
• Early
• Late
The role also includes
- Rotational cover at an additional site (8:00am – 4:30pm).
- Occasional evening work for events, with time off in lieu.
What’s on offer?
- Salary of
- Local Government Pension Scheme
30 days annual leave , plus Bank Holidays and additional concessionary days.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Supportive working environment.
- Apply
If you’re a practical, dependable individual with a positive attitude and a passion for maintaining buildings and facilities, we’d love to hear from you.
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